Charles I: To Kill A King
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On the 23rd of January 1649, the third day of King Charles' trial, Charles continues to publicly dispute the High Court's legitimacy. There is no choice other than to move forward and enforce the charge against him, with the help of witnesses. After two days of hearing witness testimonies concerning the King's presence in ... 58:46 Expired
Tuesday 9th of January, 1649, crowds gather in Cheapside London as a proclamation is read out. King Charles I will be put on public trial at Westminster Hall in ten days' time; it sends shockwaves through the City. On the 10th of January, commissioners - senior judges from around the country- gather to prepare for the unpr... 58:48 Expired
Christmas 1648, the Puritan government has banned all celebrations and King Charles I is imprisoned at Windsor Castle. During Christmastide, the King would ordinarily feast and celebrate but instead he spends Christmas Day alone, in anticipation of what his future holds as King of England.